NMFC 118720 - Gin Saws in Boxes or Crates | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Choose packaging by count and weight: use robust boxes for smaller sets of gin saws and wood crates for heavier stacks; add chipboard or wood spacers so teeth cannot rub.
2. Protect sharp edges and prevent corrosion with tooth guards and VCI wrap; fill voids with dense foam and corner protectors to stop vibration during LTL handling.
3. Palletize boxes or crates with 4‑way access, band tightly with steel or heavy poly straps, avoid overhang, and mark Top/Bottom, Center of Gravity, and Sharp Edges.
4. Print NMFC 118720, Class 70 on the BOL; list piece count and total weight, note non-hazardous, and request appointment or liftgate service for rural gin facilities when needed.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Fixed Class 70 yields predictable LTL quotes and reduces reclass disputes for cotton gin parts.
• Purposeful edge protection and blocking lower OS&D risk, keeping peak-season ginning lines running.
• Smart choice between box and crate balances packaging cost with damage prevention and overall freight spend.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines carrier acceptance and enables easy consolidation with other machinery shipments.